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Tourist ΄air battles΄ in the Ionian
CORFU. Vlorë international airport is opening this summer. Corfu is suffocating, says Rama. The situation calls for another seasonal airport in southern Albania, without further details. Ioannina has been certified. What will Corfu do about the protection zone north of the runway?

Arrests for DUI and dangerous driving over Carnival weekend and Clean Monday
CORFU. In one case on Saturday night a car driver was arrested and given an 8-month sentence and €1,200 fine.

DIADEYAK recruiting personnel on 8-month contracts
CORFU. Applications should be submitted by 10 March.

Power cuts 5-6 March
The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) has announced that there will be power cuts on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 March in order to carry out necessary maintenance work.

26th Corfu Folklore Festival 23-25 March
CORFU. The Festival will take place at the Municipal Theatre.

Inmate found hanged in his cell
CORFU. The first indications, according to reports, suggest that it is a case of suicide.

Large protest march for Tempe
CORFU. The march began at the former Prefecture went past the Orfeas cinema and ended at Liston.

People of all ages at rally for Tempe rail tragedy
CORFU. Young children holding banners and balloons with the number of victims are making their presence felt with the most powerful message.

Massive crowds at rally for Tempe in Corfu
CORFU. People came from all parts of the island to take part.

Shops and cafes closed in town centre - supermarkets closed 11:00-14:00
CORFU. The open-air market in Corfu Town is closed as part of the nationwide strike for Tempe.

Special traffic measures for Tempe rally on 28 February
CORFU. Traffic will be diverted and will be regulated by officers of the Corfu Traffic Police.

Panhellenic Federation of Rental Vehicles with Driver calls on members to participate in 28 February rallies
CORFU. "We join our voices with society in demanding transparency, meritocracy and justice."

Editors΄ Union calls on members to participate in rallies on 28 February
CORFU. Announcement from the Union of Daily Newspaper Editors of Peloponnese, Epirus and the Islands (ΕSIΕPIΝ).

Catering Association calls on members to close all day on 28 February
CORFU. The Association is calling for all-day closure and not just three hours 10:00 - 13:00.

Chinese delegation visits Reading Society
CORFU. The visitors were given a tour of the Society΄s premises as well as the anniversary exhibition: "Ionian Academy: Aspects of its History and the Contribution of the Reading Society to its Revival."

Central Corfu municipal services to close at 10:30 on 28 February
CORFU. Services are closing early due to the rally for the Tempe rail accident.

Three-day carnival events organised by Ai Mathias Artistic Association
CORFU. Saturday, March 1 – Carnival Party; Sunday, March 2 at 19:00 – Agiomatheitika Rendikoletsia; Clean Monday, March 3

΄Petegoletsa΄ by Corfu Events Organisation on 27th February
CORFU. In Ag. Spyridon Square (Plakada).